Can I use a converter box w/ DVR and drop my satellite?

Ardath Templer: There are DVRs that come with the new digital tuner in them, and do not require a service agreement. However, you still need to have a TV source for these - or any - DVRs - be it satellite, cable, or an antenna.Also, these DVRs don't download a TV schedule, so their functionality is limited to that of an old fashioned VCR. For each occurence of each TV show you want to watch, you must tell the DVR what channel, day of the week, starting time and duration.Furthermore, the DVR functions in your DirecTV box will ONLY work with DirecTV - the receivers in the DirecTV box are not compatible with the signals from your antenna or cable....Show more

Demetrius Coaster: I believe you can with a TiVo. For 12.99ish or so a month it will have the guide (like the cable boxes do) etc. The DVR will also record 2 shows at once and let you watch a recorded show at the same time (like most cable/sat providers). I'm not 100% sure about it though, check here www.tivo.! com